Washington DC train accident lawyers in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia usually handle claims against Amtrak. Founded in 1971, Amtrak is the primary passenger rail service in America. While about two-thirds of its passengers come from the ten largest cities in the country, Amtrak’s headquarters is at Union Station here in Washington, D.C. When our DC train accident lawyers prepare a claim against Amtrak, a quasi-governmental agency, you generally must file a notice within a set period. Unfortunately, these types of cases aren’t uncommon.
According to The Washington Post, from 2000 to 2014, there have been 447 derailments and 376 train-auto crashes. This accounts for slightly over one Amtrak accident per week from 2000-2014. Grievously, according to The Washington Post, these accidents have led to 2,228 injuries and 224 deaths. Given that it takes the average freight train moving at 55 miles per hour a little over a mile to stop once the conductor applies the full emergency brakes; train accidents can occur with unfortunate regularity. Nonetheless, these statistics can be unsettling, and civil action must be taken for responsibility to be decreed.
When choosing an injury lawyer, it is essential to consider years of experience. It is in the injured party’s best interest to call to discuss the case with an experienced Personal Injury attorney to talk about possible options. D.C., Maryland, and Virginia attorney Roger Gelb and his firm have represented over 10,000 clients and have recovered over $100,000,000.00 (one hundred million dollars) since its founding in 1954. If you think you may have a case or have any questions, please get in touch with us for a free consultation.
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